Brazil's Lula says trade deal with US could come ‘within days’

France 24CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by FRANCE 24October 27, 2025 at 05:47 AM

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Brazilian President Lula stated that a trade deal between Brazil and the United States could be finalized within days during an interview on the sidelines of a meeting of Southeast Asian nations in Malaysia. Lula met with US President Donald Trump, describing their discussion as "surprisingly good." The potential agreement aims to ease punitive tariffs imposed by the US on Brazilian goods following months of tension. Additionally, Brazil and the US have been at odds over sanctions against several Brazilian officials, including a Supreme Court judge, due to legal actions taken against former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. Lula emphasized that discussions with Trump had concluded the issue regarding Bolsonaro, indicating progress in bilateral relations.

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Malaysia 45% Association of Southeast Asian Nations 55% Jair Bolsonaro ×260% US ×375% Brazil ×475% Donald Trump ×685% Lula ×790%

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